2026 Berklee Graduate Commencement Events

Culminating Experience Presentations:

Culminating Experience presentations for the Master of Music in Global Jazz Program will take place in the Red Room at Cafe 939 on the following dates:

• June 16, 2026 from 12–5 p.m. ET
• June 22, 2026 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET
• June 23, 2026 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET

All presentations will be broadcast live for families and friends to attend virtually.

Commencement Ceremony & Concert Reception

The commencement ceremony and concert reception for the Master of Music in Global Jazz Program will take place the day following the conclusion of the Culminating Experience presentations. Please see important details below:

• Commencement Ceremony
  • Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • Time: 4–6:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: David Friend Recital Hall at 921 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115
  • Tickets are not required for this event
• Concert Reception
  • Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • Time: 7–9 p.m. ET
  • Location: 1249 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  • Tickets are not required for this event

The ceremony and concert reception will both be broadcast live for families and friends to attend virtually.

Graduates of the Master of Music in Music Education, the Master of Music in Music Education (Autism Concentration), and the Graduate Certificate in Music Education and Autism commence with the Berklee College of Music Commencement Ceremony each year in May. 

Please visit the Berklee College of Music Commencement webpage for more information.

The commencement ceremony for the Boston Conservatory at Berklee master's programs will take place Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Please visit the Boston Conservatory Commencement webpage for more information.

The commencement ceremony for the Berklee NYC master's programs will take place Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Please visit the Berklee NYC Commencement webpage for more information.

The commencement celebration and exercises for the Berklee Valencia master's programs will take place Sunday, July 5, 2026 and Monday July 6, 2026. 

The commencement ceremony and reception for the Berklee Online master's programs will take place Thursday, June 25th, 2026.

Please visit the Berklee College of Music Commencement webpage for more information.

Please visit the Berklee Valencia Commencement webpage for more information.